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UNICEF Launches Back To School Campaign For Children

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Federal Ministry of Education in collaboration with State Ministry of Education Kano, the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, UNICEF, and the Global Partnership for Education GPE have conducted 2-day testing and finalization of the developed jingles and messages as part of back to school campaign.

While declaring the meeting open in the ministry at Covid 19 hall, the state Commissioner of education, Dr. Muhammad Sunusi Said Kiru said, the meeting was to seek the support and cooperation of relevant stakeholders on back to school campaign.

He said; “After Covid-19 so many things happened and we need to embark on this campaign because many parents are really scared to release their children to go to school. So they need to be educated adequately, that’s why we really support this campaign”

The Commissioner added that the ministry with the support of the state government has done its best in providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to public and private schools in the state.
Dr. Kiru also thanked donor agencies especially the UNICEF for supporting the Ministry to conduct E-learning via Radio and Television stations to keep students busy during a stay at home as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.

On his part, the chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB kano, Dr. Danlami Hayyo, who spoke through the Director Junior Secondary School Mallam Shuaibu Yunusa, reassured the commitment of the Board to continue partnering with International Organization and Donor Agencies to improve the Standard of Education, then commended all concerned for coming up with welcome the development.

VSO Calls For  Full Implementation Of Inclusive Education In Kano

“We are really in this, and we are ever ready to give our support to GPE, UNICEF, and other stakeholders involved to sustain the tempo. We are happy the program is taking place and Kano being a beneficiary of this campaign” Hayyo added.

Also speaking at the meeting, the Covid-19 Desk Officer, Federal ministry of education, Mr. Joseph Achede, said the objective of the meeting was to play and listen to jingles on the Back to schools campaign which was produced by the Federal Ministry of Education for Stake Holders inputs, Comments, Observations and Recommendations for acceptability adding that two jingles were produced by experts in two Nigerian Languages Hausa and Igbo.

Among participants present were the representation of the NUT, traditional leaders, community leaders, and students from Tsanyawa and Kunchi among others.

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President Tinubu Promotes Acting Chief Of Army staff To Lieutenant General

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President Bola Tinubu has officially promoted Olufemi Oluyede, the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), to the rank of Lieutenant General.

This announcement, confirmed by sources at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, has sparked speculation regarding a potential future appointment as the permanent head of the army.

Oluyede, who was previously a Major General, stepped into the role of acting army chief following the illness of former Army Chief Taoreed Lagbaja.

NIGERIAN TRACKER learned that since the return to civilian rule in 1999, the tradition is that the Chief of Army Staff wears the rank of a three-star general, while the Chief of Defence Staff wears the rank of a four-star general from whichever section of the armed forces he comes from.

The second Army General to wear the rank of a four-star General who did not also serve as Head of State was General Alexander Ogomudia in 2003 when he was promoted by Former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.

This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.

According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.

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He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.

He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.

“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.

“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.

“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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